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Adjective: handled  han-d(u)ld
  1. Having a usually specified type of handle
    "pearl-handled revolver"
Verb: handle  han-d(u)l
  1. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    "This blender can't handle nuts";
    - manage, deal, care
     
  2. Interact with or behave towards someone in a particular way
    "Handle the press reporters gently";
    - treat, do by [Brit]
     
  3. Touch, lift, or hold with the hands
    "Don't handle the merchandise";
    - palm
     
  4. Handle effectively
    "The burglar handled an axe";
    - wield, manage
     
  5. Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
    "The course handled all of Western Civilization";
    - cover, treat, plow [N. Amer], deal, address, plough [Brit, Cdn]
     
  6. Show and train
    "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"

Type of: broach, command, control, initiate, interact, keep in line, manipulate, touch

Antonym: handleless

Encyclopedia: Handled

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